Gardens of the Caribbees Ida Starr 1903 Offering this book titled Gardens of the Caribbees; sketches of a cruise to the West Indies and the Spanish Main by Ida M H Starr; this is volume 1 of a two volume set - published by L C Page & Co, Boston, 1903. Cloth hardboards at one time were a green color but have faded to a soft light brownish gold. Gold gilt lettering on front board. Other than fading, boards are very good, no spine cracks or fraying. Hinges are secure. Pages are rag edge cut; clean, no tears or stains. Book measures 7 x 4 3/4 inches. Full page black & white photos throughout. A great armchair traveling book! Media mail shipping to continental US addresses will be $3.00
Circa: 1903
Publisher: L C Page & Co  

The Ohio River 1934 Charts, Locks, Bridges This is a very nice 1934 edition of "THE OHIO RIVER". It measures 6" x 9.25". It includes 438 pages of charts, maps, mileage distances, and blueprint type pictures (showing width & height of clearances) of all the river bridges, and aerial cable wire crossings, along with specific information on their location. There is a fold out land map, and a text chapter on "PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS" of "THE OHIO RIVER". There is also specific information on the 54 different locks, and navigation rules for the river, including a list of all navigational aids in the 1934 era. This book is in very good condition in terms of binding, and clean text pages. As you can see in the pictures it also has a good cover, minimal wear, but due to the light color, it is discolored in appearance, with some stains noted. The spine has a legible title marked "THE OHIO RIVER 1934" in gold lettering with a maroon background, a small dent noted on the lower section of the spine, doesn't effect opening or closing the book, the binding is fully intact. The inside page mentions "FIRST EDITION: RECOMPILED AND REVISED TO JUNE 30, 1934 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON 1935". The following page reads, "WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS (5TH EDITION 1935) (FORMERLY DOCUMENT NO. 537). The first owner has signed the inside cover with his name and dated 1936. We note some page discoloration on the end papers, but the rest of the pages are about 99.5% like new. Some discoloration on the page edges noted. A very nice book overall! Great drawings of all the architectural features of the bridges!
Circa: 1934
Condition: Good+
Publisher: UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON  

Little Journeys in Old New England Mary Crawford 1906 Offering this book titled " Little Journeys in Old New England, by Mary Caroline Crawford, published by the L. C. Page Company, Boston, 1906, fifth impression. Blue cloth hardboards with gold lettering on front and spine. Good condition, light wear and age darkening, clear tape over spine. Pages are clean and tight, no scribbles or tears, one page had a corner turned down. This is an ex-library book so retains the library seal first page of forward and original card envelope on back inside cover. Total of 390 pages filled in information and photos on New England famous houses and estates. A very informative book for your library!
Circa: 1906
Condition: Good
Publisher: L. C. Page Company, Boston  

Chichikov's Journeys by Nikolai Gogal 1944 Offering this book titled " Chichikov's Journeys (or Home life in old Russia) by Nikolai Gogal, translated from the Russian by Bernard Guilbert Guerney, illustrations in color by Lucille Corcos. Published by Heritage Press 1944. Includes original cardboard sleeve, has wear but still intact. Colorful cloth hardboards, clean, slight age darkening on spine. Pages clean and tight, no tears, scribbles, or stains. Spine is secure. Nice illustrations. A good addition to your library!
Circa: 1944
Condition: Good
Publisher: Heritage Press